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Fippen Family History

Fippen Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Tippen, Kippen, Flippen, Hippen, Pippen, Tipper, Lippe, Shippen

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Where is the Fippen family from?

You can see how Fippen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fippen family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Fippen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Fippen families living in Indiana. This was about 80% of all the recorded Fippen's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Fippen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fippen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fippen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fippen. 100% of Fippen men worked as a Farmer. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 471 census records available for the last name Fippen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fippen census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 27 immigration records available for the last name Fippen. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 55 military records available for the last name Fippen. For the veterans among your Fippen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fippen lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Fippen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Fippen in 1968 was 83, and 59 in 2004.

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